England · Henry VII (1485–1509)
England Testoon — Henry VII, SEPTIM Profile Type (1502–1504)
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About this coin
The testoon with SEPTIM in Henry’s royal title, distinguishing it from the earlier HENRICVS and HENRIC legends.
Obverse
A crowned profile faces right inside the circular title.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC SEPTIM DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRA
Translation
Henry the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of England and France.
Reverse
The royal shield crosses a long fork-ended cross, with trefoils in its terminals.
Script: Latin
Lettering
POSVI DEVM A DIVTOR E MEVM
Translation
I have made God my helper.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Lis on both faces.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered coinage. Periods are approximate; spelling and punctuation vary between dies.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1502–1504) | London (Tower) | Lis / lis | SEPTIM legend; trefoil cross terminals |